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Bean Day Edition The Bean Bag

Spilling

the

Beans... Dean Keener

District IV

THREE REPRESENTATIVES

ARE NEEDED FOR THIS DISTRICT

At‐Large

Dan Fitts 641‐4887

Jeff Nichol 641‐8604

Matt Thorson 760‐6220

Chad Thomas 760‐5809

Ex‐Officio Director

Bob Harveson 631‐5953

Nebraska Dry Bean Commission Rep

Wes Ullrich 641‐2772

District I

Curtis Cloud 247‐9851

David Howell 672‐7998

Paul Pieper 247‐2737

District II

Jerry Mackie 672‐6837

Dean Keener 631‐7194

Jeff Jenkins 641‐3457

District III

John Maser Jr. 6315632

Mario Pitts 637‐4573

Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

308‐633‐1387, [email protected]

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ONE REPRESENTATIVE IS NEEDED FOR THIS DISTRICT

The Bean Bag is a regional publication for the dry bean industry targeted to growers and decision-makers involved in the production and sales of Nebraska-grown dry edible beans. It is published five times a year as Spring, Summer, Harvest, Winter, and Bean Day issues by the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association, a nonprofit organiza-tion of dry edible bean growers in Nebraska. Publishing articles or advertisements in The Bean Bag does not constitute an endorsement of the views or products by the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association. Materials published may be reproduced if credited to The Bean Bag. Editorial, advertising and mailing materials may be mailed to The Bean Bag, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 or sent via email to [email protected].

Subscriptions to The Bean Bag for Nebraska dry bean producers are provided compliments of the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission. Others may purchase subscriptions for $10 a year by sending a check and subscription information to the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361.

About The Bean Bag

As everyone knows, it’s been a very busy time with bean, beet, and corn harvest, Thanksgiving, and

now Christmas rushing toward us. In addition to harvest and holidays, the NDBGA moved its

office to new quarters at Panhandle Research and Extension Center on November 22nd. It’s messy

and disorganized, but everything is there! My thanks to Curtis Cloud, Mario Pitts, Dean and Diana

Keener, and Shirley Stewart for all their help in getting the job done! It is a good space to work in

and it’s great to be in the same building with so many of people that contribute to our organization

by writing articles for the The Bean Bag and help out with Field Tour and Bean Day—and you can’t

beat the view. Stop by and say hello if you’re in the neighborhood.

Dean will be back to spill some beans in the spring issue...in the meantime, all of us wish you a safe

and Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

—Barb Butterfield

The Bean Bag Bean Day Edition 2014

2014 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Variety Trials Jim Schild, Extension Educator

Robert Hawley, Extension Technician Gary Stone, Extension Educator

The 2014 dry bean variety trials were planted at two locations this past year. A Great Northern, Kid‐

ney, and Pinto was planted at the Mitchell Ag Lab. All market classes and the Cooperative Dry Bean

Nursery trial were planted at the Scottsbluff Ag Lab.

The Mitchell Pinto, Kidney and Great Northern trials were planted with a Hege cone planter on

June 3. The Scottsbluff trial was planted on June 2. Seeding rates of 85,000 seeds per acre were used

for all market classes except the kidneys which were planted at the rate of 100,000 seeds per acre.

The herbicides Sonalan and Eptam were incorporated prior to planting. Treatments were replicated

4 times. Fertilizer was applied according to soil test recommendations. Row width was 22 inches.

Plot size was 4 rows wide by 25 feet long. Stands were good at all sites. The Scottsbluff sites were

furrow irrigated and the Mitchell site was sprinkler irrigated. Fields were irrigated every 7 to 9 days

from late June to late August.

The Scottsbluff site was undercut on Sept. 12 and harvested the following week. The Mitchell Pinto,

Kidney, and Great Northern were undercut on September 19 and the center two rows of each plot

were harvested with a Wintersteiger plot combine with a finger pickup attachment on September 25

and 26.

Yield‐ lbs per acre corrected to 14% moisture, DTF‐ Days to Flower, DTM – Days to Maturity, Test

WT – lbs/bu, Plant Type – 1A Determinate upright, 2b indeterminate upright, 3a indeterminate

prostrate short vine, 3b indeterminate prostrate long vine. See “Variety” on page 14

EDITOR’S APOLOGY: The beautiful photograph on the cover of the last issue of The Bean Bag was provided by Joe and Becca Dufner. They were harvesting in east-ern North Dakota, near their home in Buxton, when Becca captured the light, dust, farmer, and equipment in a beautiful, silhouetted photo-graph. In the crush and hub-bub to get the newsletter to the printer by deadline, I forgot to credit the photograph; I am very sorry, Joe and Becca—

it’s a wonderful shot and you certainly deserve credit for capturing it; thank you so much for sharing it with us.


Southwest Steak and Pinto Beans This is a classic cowboy recipe best served with tortillas to sop up the pinto beans and salsa

1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed Cooking spray 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup bottled chunky salsa, divided 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained, or 1 3/4 cups cooked dry-packaged pinto beans 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Remove 1 teaspoon cumin mixture and set aside. Sprinkle remaining cumin mixture evenly over steak. Lightly coat steak with cooking spray. Place steak in grill pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done to desired degree. Remove from pan; let stand 5 minutes and cut into thin slices. While steak cooks, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add reserved cumin mixture, 1/4 cup salsa, and beans; cook 1 mi-nute or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Place 1/2 cup bean mixture on each of 4 plates; divide beef even-ly over bean mixture. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Per Serving: Calories: 441 Total fat 23g, sodium 439 mg, to-tal carbs 28g, fiber 9g, protein 32g.


A Summary of Studies Evaluating New Chemical Products for

Dry Bean Bacterial Diseases in Nebraska

Robert M. Harveson, Extension Plant Pathologist

University of Nebraska, Panhandle REC, Scottsbluff, NE

Introduction

Four major bacterial diseases routinely affect Nebraska dry bean crops, including common blight,

halo blight, and brown spot, and wilt. Unlike many of the crops grown in western Nebraska, dry

beans are particularly susceptible to these diseases, and they have had major impacts wherever dry

beans have been produced. Unfortunately we do not currently have varieties with resistance to all

pathogens, so alternative methods for management need to be explored for optimal yield results

and profitability.

Successfully increasing economic returns has been inconsistent for this group of bacterial diseases

after applications of copper‐based chemical products. Over the last several years, we have tested

newly available products and compared their performance to copper‐containing products for man‐

aging bacterial diseases in beans (Table 1). The results obtained over the past three seasons are very

promising. This suggests that we have some unique chemical products that may provide added

protection for beans in Nebraska while we are simultaneously working with Carlos Urea toward

developing new varieties with better tolerance for the various bacterial diseases.

Product Name Ac ve Ingredient

Untreated control None

Kocide Copper hydroxide

EcoAgra A300 Plant‐based fa y acids

Renewable Farming—Wakeup Plant‐based fa y acids

Gold Shield 5 An microbial compound

MasterCop Copper sulfate

Table 1. Chemical Products Used for Managing Bacterial Diseases

Study Methodology

Studies have been conducted at two locations for each of the last three years (2012‐2014). One site

relied on natural infection (Mitchell), and the other (Scottsbluff) was inoculated with a mixture of all

four bacterial pathogens at the same time shortly before flowering. Two applications were made for

each chemical treatment approximately 7‐10 days apart beginning at flowering (roughly 40 days af‐

ter emergence). Disease incidence measurements were made at least 3 times during the season, and

the standard yield (seed yield and size) parameters collected at harvest. Percentages of infected, dis‐

colored were also determined for each treatment. See “Chemical” on page 10

Serving Growers in Colorado, Wyoming, & Nebraska for Over 60 Years

A New Federally Funded Pea

Disease Survey Will be

Conducted in Nebraska in 2015

Robert M. Harveson,

Extension Plant Pathologist

University of Nebraska,

Panhandle REC, Scottsbluff

The last two years (2013‐2014) have seen an

increased interest in growing dry yellow peas

in Nebraska and other states in the surround‐

ing Central High Plains. There are estimated

to have been approximately 30,000 acres

grown in 2013 with almost double that num‐

ber in 2014. The interest in growing dry peas

is based in large part due to its role as a short

season crop with a relatively low water re‐

quirement. This concept could be beneficial

for those who may be severely restricted with‐

out access to readily available water resources.

It should also fit well into the present dry bean

equipment and crop rotation systems in this

area like that with the garbanzo bean. Re‐

search from South Dakota has additionally

resulted in yield increases from dryland wheat

following the pea crop.

In 2015, it is anticipated that the acreage plant‐

ed in this region will be similar to that of last

year. Due to the newness of the crop and a

general lack of knowledge concerning its po‐

tential pest and pathogen problems, we will be

conducting a comprehensive disease survey

across the state, in the effort to identify the

most prevalent and important disease issues in

Nebraska production. This will be a two‐year

project that is being funded by the USDA and

the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. If

we can proactively identify those common dis‐

ease problems now, we can potentially ad‐

dress them more efficiently in the future as the

crop continues to remain popular and profita‐

ble.

From limited scouting of fields in over the last two seasons,

very few serious disease problems have been identified to

date. However, if pea production continues to increase,

new diseases and pests will invariably appear. There have

been low levels of root rots, with a more widespread pres‐

ence of a bacterial disease, which at this point does not ap‐

pear to be a important yield‐limiting factor. This disease is

related to but distinct from the halo blight and brown spot

diseases in dry beans with which we are more familiar.

I will be working with Stateline Cooperative in 2015 to

identify sites of production, but I would still be interested

in hearing form those who plan to plant peas this coming

spring, so I could begin to learn where the fields will be

located. Please contact me – Bob Harveson (308 631‐5953 ‐

cell), or Kathy Nielsen (308) 632‐1286 with questions or

comments.

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See “Mother” continued on page 21

2014 ‘Mother and Baby’ Trial Results

Carlos A. Urrea, Dry Bean Breeder, and Eduardo Valentin, Dry Bean Technologist,

University of Nebraska, PREC

Seven great northern (GN1, GN2, GN3, GN4, GN5, GN6, and GN7) and nine pinto (PT1, PT2, PT3,

PT4, PT5, PT6, PT7, PT8, and PT9) bean lines were evaluated in grower’s fields in 2014. Great north‐

ern lines were evaluated in six fields and were compared to Beryl‐R, Coyne, Aries (5106), Taurus

(3138), and Marquis. Pinto lines were evaluated in five fields and were compared to Windbreaker,

Montrose, Poncho, Medicine Hat, La Paz, Sinaloa, and Galeena. Irrigation systems and row spacing

differed among fields (furrow and sprinkler). Participant growers were Rodney Loose (Scotts

Bluff), Jerry Mackie (Gering Valley), Craig/Corey Henkel (Bayard), Carl Thomas (Morrill), Curtis/

Dean Clyncke (Morrill), and Roger Rasmussen (Hay Springs). Additional information on bean

common rust was collected by Dr. Jim Steadman and Dr. Marcial Pastor‐Corrales at Beltsville, MD.

Common bacterial blight was evaluated at the UNL‐WREC with two Nebraska virulent isolates.

The pinto trial planted at Hay Springs was directed harvested and affected by hail damage.

Bayard¶ Scottsbluff¶ Morrill¶ UNL* Rust± CBB±

Row spacing 30" 30" 30" 22"furrow/

sprinklerGN1 2633 3227 3418 2934 se

5GN4 2640 3352 . 2960 3 4GN5 2370 6015 . 2797 2 6GN6 2861 2352 . 3190 2 6GN7 3025 2991 . 3158 2 3Beryl-R 3019 . 3555 2524 . 6Coyne 2604 . . 2888 . 5Aries 3268 . . . . .Taurus 3440 3040 2654 . . .Marquis 3021 2880 . 2983 . 5¶ Yield (lbs/acre) was adjusted to 14% moisture content and by dirt, splits, and damage

according to the Stateline Producers Coop. grade scale.*Universit

Bayard¶ Scottsbluff¶ Morrill¶ UNL* Rust± CBB±

Row spacing 30" 30" 30" 22"furrow/

sprinklerGN1 2633 3227 3418 2934 segregant 5GN2 3236 3391 3424 2843 3 5GN3 2723 3317 3534 3124 segregant 5GN4 2640 3352 . 2960 3 4GN5 2370 6015 . 2797 2 6GN6 2861 2352 . 3190 2 6GN7 3025 2991 . 3158 2 3Beryl-R 3019 . 3555 2524 . 6Coyne 2604 . . 2888 . 5Aries 3268 . . . . .Taurus 3440 3040 2654 . . .Marquis 3021 2880 . 2983 . 5¶ Yield (lbs/acre) was adjusted to 14% moisture content and by dirt, splits, and damage

according to the Stateline Producers Coop. grade scale.*University of Nebraska Scottsbluff and Mitchell experimental stations.

± Reactions from 1 to 3 were considered resistant, 4 to 6 intermediate, and 7 to 9 susceptible.

Yield (lbs/acre) of the 2014 Great northern 'Mother & Baby' trials

Irrigation sprinkler furrow sprinkler


Fruity Bean Logs

Makes 24 balls or logs

1 cup dried apricots

1 cup dried apples

1 cup seedless raisins

1/2 cup dried prunes

1 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 C cooked great northern beans

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup creamy peanut better

3/4 cup powdered sugar

Chop apricots, apples, raisins, and

prunes in food processor. Combine

with walnuts and coconut; mix well.

Puree great northern beans in food

processor with honey and peanut

butter until smooth. Stir bean mix‐

ture into fruit mixture; mix well.

Press into logs or balls, roll in pow‐

dered sugar. Wrap individually in

parchment paper, waxed paper, or

aluminum foil. Refrigerate for up to

seven days or freeze for up to three

months.

Serving size: 1 piece, calories 160,

total fat 5 grams (27% of calories

from fat, 1g saturated), cholesterol 0,

sodium 22 mg, total carbs 27 g, fiber

2.4 g, protein 3 g

DAY

January 13th, Gering Civic Center


Treatment 2012 2013 2014

Control 775 b 1467 bc 1747 b

Kocide 1070 ab 1384 c 1763 b

EcoAgra 300 1245 a 1856 a 2025 a

Wakeup 950 ab 1663 ab 1780 b

Gold Shield 772 b 1556 b 1765 b

MasterCop 740 b 1742 ab 1736 b

Sanidate ‐ 2014 a 2050 a

Table 2. Yield results (lbs per acre) from dry bean studies evaluating copper‐alternative chemical

products for reducing yield losses due to multiple bacterial diseases.

Means in columns followed by the same letter are not statistically different

according to Fisher’s Protected LSD test (P < 0.05).

All studies were conducted at the Mitchell, NE site under sub‐surface drip irrigation.

Results and Conclusions

Better results were seen for all seasons at the Mitchell site with natural infection, due to consistently

higher levels of disease. In 2012, the use of the product A300 resulted in significantly higher yields

than several of the other products, including an increase of almost 500 lbs per acre compared with

the untreated control treatment. In 2013 and 2014, another chemical (Sanidate) was added to our

study that also appeared to work very well. Both Sanidate and A300‐treated plots in 2013 resulted

in increases between 500 and 600 lbs per acre compared with the Kocide and control treatments.

The data collected from the 2014 study are very similar to those collected from 2012 and 2013

(Table 2). They suggest to us that several commercially available chemicals are available for use by

Nebraska growers that appear to provide some substantial protection from bacterial diseases, while

also improving yields. Once again as before, the use of Sanidate and A300 resulted in significantly

reduced disease levels and improved seed yields compared to the other products.

“Chemical” continued from page 6


Trip Report for Zambia (November 7-15, 2014) Jim Steadman & Carlos Urrea, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The purpose of the trip was a discussion on Legume Innovation Lab (LIL) project funded by USAID and Root rot fungal pathogens of bean in eastern/southern Africa project funded by USDA-NIFA, with Kennedy Muimui, Co-PI and bean breeder. Visited Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) located outside Lusaka. Director Moses Mwale, M.S., with Dan Walters, UNL, gave an introduction about ZARI. There are four divisions of Crop Improvement and Agronomy (CIA) that deal with 27 crops - Plant Genetic Resources, Soil & Water Management; Plant Protection and Quarantine, and Farming Systems Social Issues; Social/Economic Studies; and Extension. Presentations were made to 25 staff at ZARI by J. Steadman – NIFA/LIL grant interactions focused on bean rust identification and race structure and root rot, and C. Urrea – Dry bean breeding and Molecular Marker Assisted Selection. A workshop was given for ZARI staff who participated in processing tissue from interface between infected and healthy roots for fungal isolations and DNA processes used for fungal pathogen identifi-cation. The best 15 bean lines for the 2015 planting season were chosen using data from 65 lines planted in 2014 in Zambia. Criteria used were: no root rot, and lower angular leaf spot, common bacterial blight in Zambia and North Platte, NE, anthracnose, and rust plus larger seed size and high stand count. Overall best lines were ADP 188 (G 1375) and NE 34-12-50 (NE line had top yield) + PI 321094-D.

Discussed identification of needs for Zambia to be successful in finding best the germplasm for Zambian farmers, including training for root and crown rot, and foliar disease identification. Research projects can be designed for students from the University of Zambia (UNZA) working at ZARI.

Visited ZARI for a meeting in conference room with plant biologists and pathologists, and Co-PI Kennedy Muimui. Discussed collection of bean leaves with rust from many locations (ecosystems, districts, and farms). Overall collectors should try to represent major bean growing areas where rust is found.

Carlos gave an overview of NE dry bean breeding program, making crosses, field plots (large) on station and on farm. He introduces local students to his breeding program through helping plant, maintain and harvest bean experiments. Visitors from Americas came to see plots, and he hosted a multistate meeting in Scottsbluff, NE. CIAT & UPR/USDA collaborators also visited. Carlos demonstrated field book data file program that gives randomizations and data analysis design for the ZARI staff scientists.

Review of NIFA progress highlights at Nebraska, e.g. M.S. student projects on root and crown rot at UNL. The 2015 bean nursery experiments will have split plots for the 15 best bean lines with 3 replications, with and without fertilizer and with and without stem maggot control in two areas of Zambia, Kasama and near Lu-saka. Kennedy presently has LIL nurseries for foliar diseases in cooperation with Roland Chirwa (CIAT) who coordinates seed distribution for east and southern Africa. Drought nurseries will be co-planned in 10 coun-tries. Farmer field schools are being used in Zambia to demonstrate improved farming practices – best farmers show other farmers how they obtain better yields and income. Small farm managers need to learn new technologies and new germplasm/varieties as they become available, but all have favorite seed colors they prefer to grow. Kennedy will help show advantages of new bean lines.

See “Zambia” on page 13


Bean Day 2014

The NDBGA and the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center will be hosting Bean

Day 2014 at the Gering Civic Center on January 13. Registration for growers and landowners will be from

8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be served during registration and the program will begin at 9:00 a.m.

The schedule is not yet complete but here is a sampling of the program:

Duane Maatz will be a featured speaker. Mr. Maatz has an extensive agricultural back ground and was ap‐

pointed Executive Director of the US Dry Bean Council in October of this year.

Back by popular demand will be Dr. Henry J. Thompson, Director of the Cancer Prevention Laboratory at

Colorado State University. This dynamic and enthusiastic speaker mesmerized last year’s attendees and has

graciously agreed to share more of his research with us this year. His presentation is titled “What is the fu‐

ture in health and wellness?”

No Bean Day would be complete without reports from UNL researchers and hearing from the Nebraska Dry

Bean Commission. We also have some regional equipment dealers lined up to compare and contrast com‐

bines!

Once the schedule is finalized, it will be posted on our website at beangrower.com. Mark your calendars—we

look forward to seeing you at Bean Day.

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups finely chopped onion

3 finely minced garlic cloves

2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 14‐oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Heat oil in a large, heavy‐bottomed pot over medium heat, add onions and garlic and sauté until

softened and golden brown—about 10 minutes.

Add squash and cook for 3‐5 minutes, then stir in chili powder, cumin, and coriander until onion

mixture and squash are well‐coated.

Add beans, vegetable stock and tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer

until squash is tender (not falling apart), about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste

and serve garnished with scallions, sour cream, and cheddar.

Black Bean Chili This recipe is vegetarian if you skip the sour cream and cheddar!

14 ounces drained cannellini beans

14 ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)

2 cups vegetable broth

NDBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

District I

Steve Benzel

Treasurer

Alliance, NE

District II

Wes Ullrich

Chairman

Mitchell, NE

District III

Craig Henkel

(resigned January 2014)

District IV

Cindi Allen

Vice Chairman

Ogallala, NE

At-Large Dist I & II

Rodney Loose

Mitchell, NE

At-Large Dist III & IV

Vacant

Processor Representatives

Nolan Berry

New Alliance Bean

Gering, NE

Brian Kaman

Kelley Bean Company

Scottsbluff, NE

Courtney Schuler

Stateline Producers

Gering, NE

Lynn Reuter

Executive Secretary

Dr. Gary Hergert, ExOfficio

N E B R A S K A D R Y B E A N C O M M I S S I O N

FY 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT

JULY 1, 2013-JUNE 30, 2014 BUDGET

FY 13‐14 Budget Total Expenses Beginning Cash Balance $103,625.90 $103,625.90 Revenue Dry Bean Fees $283,400.00 $289,607.15 Investment Interest $ 2,800.00 $ 1,798.55 Reimbursements $ 0.00 $ 3,091.66 Total Revenue $286,200.00 $294,497.36 Refund Program Grower Refund Expense $ 8,000.00 $ 4,439.74 Processor Refund Expense $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00 Total Refund Expense $ 9,000.00 $ 4,439.74

Total Available Cash $380,825.90 $393,683.52

EXPENDITURES Administration $ 50,888.00 $ 46,046.81 Promotion/Education $ 65,000.00 $ 61,669.41 Grant Expense $207,415.67 $209,242.34 Board Expense $ 16,500.00 $ 15,526.36 Dept of Ag Contract $ 8,415.00 $ 6,641.43

Total Expenditures $348,218.67 $339,126.35

The NDBC, in con-junction with the Nebraska Depart-ment of Agriculture, hosted a four-member Chinese trade mission to participate in a workshop on dry edible bean powder as a food ingredient.

While visiting the University of Nebraska Food Processing Center, the group toured the UNL Food Processing Center pilot plant and laboratories and witnessed a demonstration on incorporating dry bean powder into dry (instant) noodles, and pinto bean and great northern bean powder incorporated into muffins and brownies.

This trade mission stems from a three year commitment by the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission to explore new world export markets for Nebraska grown dry beans.

The NDBC is encouraged to see representatives from tow of the noodle companies visited during the first trade mission to China in 2010 are still interested in learning how to incorporate dry bean powder into Chinese instant noodles.

According to the World Instant Noodle Association, in 2012 Chi-na/Hong Kong was the fastest growing market for instant noodle cups in the world with a consumption of 44,030 million noodle cups consumed per day. The U.S. ranked #6 in the world with a mere consumption of 4,340 million noodle cups consumed per day. Considering the world consumption of instant noodle cups in 2012 was 101,420 billion cups per day and growing, the re-search by UNL is on the leading edge for incorporating dry bean powder into instant noodles.

NDBC HOSTS CHINESE TRADE MISSION

NEBRASKA DRY BEAN COMMISSION SETS SIGHTS ON TRADE EXPANSION

IN TURKEY

Cindi Allen of Ogallala, Nebraska (District IV Grower Representative)

did not hesitate to start packing when the call came to represent NDBC

in Turkey. Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse,

lead a U.S. Trade Delegation to Istanbul, Turkey in early June 2013.

The delegation represented more than 20 companies, six state depart-

ments of agriculture, and numerous agricultural organizations seeking to

tap into Turkey’s expanding market. Allen noted, “Turkey has moved

from a major producer to a major importer of dry beans. This gives both

Nebraska Dry bean growers and processors an incredible window of

opportunity.” Turkey spans between Europe and Asia. As a result, Turkey is a very strategic center of commerce for U. S. agricultural trade and Nebraska dry beans. The goals of this trade mission were to:

1) Obtain information about the potential for exporting dry beans into Turkish market by meeting with buyers.

2) Share information about Nebraska Dry Bean Commission and NDBC members.

3) Encourage buyers to get quotes from Nebraska for the purpose of purchasing Nebraska-grown dry beans.

4) Promote the industry through photos depicting the nutritional quality, safety, and security of Nebraska dry beans.

5) Tell our story of technology in farming practices and continued research to assure our international buyers and customers a high-end, quality product.

6) Gain a better understanding of the Turkish culture for the purpose of building strong partnerships.

The NDBC looks for opportunities to increase the consumption of dry beans, educate the consumer about the health benefits of beans, and continue to fund research that aligns with the goals of the Commission.

Page 3 FY 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT

FY 2013-2014 Annual Report

DB2013‐01 Increasing the production officiency and market value of dry edible beans through a collaborative, integrated research and extension program at the Pan‐handle Research and Extension Center $25,000.00

DB2013‐02 Breeding great northern, pinto, small red, black, large red kidney, cranberry, and yellow beans for multiple disease resistance with high performance in Western Nebraska $59,000.00

DB2013‐03 Evaluation of dry bean cultivars for performance in Western Nebraska

$ 9,500.00

DB2013‐04 Monitoring bean pathogen variation and screening breeding lines with relevant Pathogen races/isolates for multiple disease resistance $ 8,075.00

DB2013‐05 Improving dry edible bean utilization in the food industry: developing new ingredients and products from milled and separated fractions of great northern beans $35,984.00

DB2013‐06 In‐vitro testing of new alternative chemicals for suppressing bacterial plant pathogens $ 2,500.00

DB2013‐07 Identification of highly regenerative and agrobacterium susceptible common bean cultivars for molecular breeding $20,000.00

DB2013‐08 Identifying sources and mapping genes for bacterial wilt resistance and mapping for resistance genes $ 6,000.00

DB2013‐09 Incorporating dry edible beans into noodles to improve product nutrition value Phase II (extension from 2012 $ 7,500.00

Total Research funded $173,559.00

FY 2013-2014 FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

2013-14 NDBC PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS

tural products and the pro-ducers who grow these prod-ucts.

The Nebraska Agriculture and You magazine is distrib-uted to medical and dental waiting rooms across Ne-braska in an attempt to edu-cate consumers about the

State of Nebraska’s top in-dustry and how agriculture impacts consumers daily lives.

2014 was the second edition of the Nebraska Agriculture and You magazine.

NDBC ADVERTISES IN 2014 NEBRASKA AGRICULTURE AND YOU

Nebraska Dry Bean Com-mission continued consumer education advertisement in the 2014 Nebraska Agricul-ture and You magazine.

The Nebraska Agriculture and You magazine is an annual publication high-lighting Nebraska agricul-

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Dr. Carlos Urrea provides updates for dry bean growers

during Bean Field Day

The Nebraska Dry Bean Commission promotes dry bean recipes to consumers with the use of Pinterest.

Sponsorship of the Chef

Judy weekly talk show on Lincoln radio station KLIN

Oregon Trail Days chili

cook-off dry bean competition held in Gering, NE

In 2013-14 the NDBC con-tinued its efforts to support consumer education and promotion of Nebraska grown dry edible beans.

The programs supported included:

Greater Omaha Barbeque Society “Best of Nebraska Beans” competition held in conjunction with the annual state barbeque competition

Honky Tonk BBQ bean

completion held at North Platte, NE

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Drought nurseries were discussed. July is the best time for planting for the Kasama region, and in Lusaka ar-ea. Furrow irrigation is used since this is the dry season. Methods of detecting water use were discussed. Days to harvest, days to maturity, total weight per plot, and 100-seed weight need to be recorded. Several drought indexes like Drought Intensity Index, Drought Susceptibility Index, and Geometric means will be used. The experiments will be planted in side-by-side blocks under drought and non-drought stress. Water stress will be initiated at flowering stage (terminal drought). Top lines under drought stress in Nebraska will be included in the drought trial provided by CIAT, Malawi. The protocol for drought plot management will be sent by Carlos. We presented seminars at the University of Zambia (UNZA). Students were taking exams, but the Dean of Agriculture, the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean and soil microbiologist attended our seminars. The Asso-ciate Dean was a breeder and former student of John Schmid in wheat breeding at UNL. NIFA and LIL bean projects and bean breeding plus Marker Assisted Selection were topics of seminars. The use of DNA identifi-cation of pathogens were new methods we introduced to UNZA. Rust races also were new topics. Students from UNZA will be identified to work at ZARI with the LIL and NIFA projects and Kennedy’s research pro-gram. Nebraska is benefiting from both LIL and NIFA root rot projects. Sources of resistance to multiple diseases and drought identified in Africa and Nebraska will be introgressed to Nebraska germplasm through hybridiza-tion. Both projects are funding 2 M.S. students at UNL (Suzana Fernandez and Mukuma Chikoti from Mozambique and Zambia, respectively). In summer 2015, both students will come to Scottsbluff, NE and spend time learning about Nebraska dry bean breeding activities.

“Zambia” continued from page 11


“Variety” continued from page 4

See “Variety” on page 15




NDBGA Wishes Everyone A Very Merry Christmas...




...and A Happy New Year!


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Bean Day January 13th



The financial support of the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission is very much appreciated. Rodney

Loose, Jerry Mackie, Craig/Corey Henkel, Carl Thomas, Curtis/Dean Clyncke, and Roger Rasmus‐

sen are thanked for helping us conducting the ‘Mother and Baby’ trials.

Stateline Producers Coop. (Dave Dietrich and Courtney Schuler) are also thanked for helping dur‐

ing the growing season as well as grading the beans at harvest. Data on rust collected by Dr. Jim

Steadman and Dr. Marcial Pastor Corrales is appreciated.

Morrill¶ Bayard¶ Ha¶ UNL* Rust± CBB±

Row spacing 30" 30" 10" 22"

Irrigation furrow furrow sprinklerfurrow/

sprinklerPT1 3495 2575 1660 3642 2 3PT2 3287 3113 1798 3293 2 4PT3 4703 2677 1594 3635 2 4PT4 3332 2719 1031 3133 2 5PT5 4283 3185 1295 3122 2 6PT6 4059 3176 . 2547 3 2PT7 3030 2752 . 2547 3 2PT8 3063 3610 . 3324 2 5PT9 3658 3061 . 3875 . 6Windbreaker 4288 . 1790 3740 7Montrose 3891 . . 3531 7Poncho 4054 . . 3306 . 7Medicine Hat 3639 . . 3220 . 8La Paz 4012 . 1353 3189 . 6Sinaloa 4058 . 1507 . . .Galeena 3678 2640 1317 . . .¶ Yield (lbs/acre) was adjusted to 14% moisture content and by dirt, splits, and damage

accordin

Morrill¶ Bayard¶ Hay

Springs¶ UNL* Rust± CBB±

Row spacing 30" 30" 10" 22"

Irrigation furrow furrow sprinklerfurrow/

sprinklerPT1 3495 2575 1660 3642 2 3PT2 3287 3113 1798 3293 2 4PT3 4703 2677 1594 3635 2 4PT4 3332 2719 1031 3133 2 5PT5 4283 3185 1295 3122 2 6PT6 4059 3176 . 2547 3 2PT7 3030 2752 . 2547 3 2PT8 3063 3610 . 3324 2 5PT9 3658 3061 . 3875 . 6Windbreaker 4288 . 1790 3740 7Montrose 3891 . . 3531 7Poncho 4054 . . 3306 . 7Medicine Hat 3639 . . 3220 . 8La Paz 4012 . 1353 3189 . 6Sinaloa 4058 . 1507 . . .Galeena 3678 2640 1317 . . .¶ Yield (lbs/acre) was adjusted to 14% moisture content and by dirt, splits, and damage

according to the Stateline Producers Coop. grade scale.*University of Nebraska Scottsbluff and Mitchell experimental stations.

± Reactions from 1 to 3 were considered resistant, 4 to 6 intermediate, and 7 to 9 susceptible.

Yield (lbs/acre) of the 2014 Pinto 'Mother & Baby' trials

“Mother” continued from page 8


USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2014 – Today, USDA joins nations from across the globe to kick off the Interna-tional Year of Soils, an effort to highlight the importance of soil in everyday life. Under Secretary for Natu-ral Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie will address members of the 68th United Nations General Assembly, which designated 2015 for the yearlong celebration.

"We are excited to be working with the United Nations to help raise awareness and promote the importance of conservation of our soil resources," Bonnie said. "USDA is embracing this unique opportunity to tell the world about the importance of soil conservation and how we've worked with private landowners since 1935 to protect and improve this priceless natural resource."

UN's Food and Agriculture Organization spearheaded the global International Year of Soils campaign with-in the framework of the Global Soil Partnership. The year of awareness aims to increase understanding of the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions. Soils play a crucial role in food security, hunger eradication, climate change adaptation, poverty reduction and sustainable development. Bonnie is one of several leaders who will address the assembly today, on World Soil Day, about the im-portance of soil. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – America's agency for soil con-servation, classification and studies – plans to make the year a memorable one. NRCS works hand-in-hand with producers through technical and financial assistance programs and ser-vices to help ensure their success. The agency was born amid the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, the nation's largest environmental disaster caused by over cultivation, drought and record-breaking temperatures.

"NRCS conservationists work with America's farmers and ranchers to take care of the soil, ensuring agri-cultural operations are sustainable for many years to come," NRCS Chief Jason Weller said.

For more information on International Year of Soils, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/.

Chickpea, Avocado, and Feta Salad

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 avocados, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons green onion 2/3 cup feta cheese Juice of one lime Salt and black pepper to taste In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cilantro, green onion, feta cheese, and lime juice. Stir until mixed well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

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